Iraqi PM meets US officials, urges parliament to cut down recess

[BIG WAVE]

BAGHDAD, July 21 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki held a meeting on Saturday with US ambassador to Baghdad Ryan Crocker and US National Security Council Senior Director for Iraq and the Middle East, Megan O'Sullivan. The talks focused on the political situation in Iraq, a statement issued by Maliki's office said.

In his statement, Maliki urged parliament to cancel summer recess, or cut it down to two weeks instead of one month (August) to help the government solve pending issues.

It was hoped that the proposition to cut the recess to two weeks would give parliament time to vote on a number of major draft laws, including a new national oil law and another introducing constitutional amendments, the statement said.

For his part, Crocker said that the US administration was supportive of the political process in Iraq and keen on pushing it forward.
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1829257&Language=en

[Stout Hearted Man]

The Iraqi Parlaiment has been allowed to set their own work pace so that they've now become an extension of the American Welfare System! :mad:

[redvette]

Humm, so it looks like no oil lawspassed untill after Vacations. How will the ISX go on line in propotions to the value of the Dinar.?:confused:

[Garf]

Humm, so it looks like no oil lawspassed untill after Vacations. How will the ISX go on line in propotions to the value of the Dinar.?:confused:

Well, either no RV before Aug 2, or

No ISX opening on Aug 2.

Been leaning towards the former for weeks now. I have this crazy belief the Aug 2 launch will take place !

[oldskiier]

BAGHDAD, July 21 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki held a meeting on Saturday with US ambassador to Baghdad Ryan Crocker and US National Security Council Senior Director for Iraq and the Middle East, Megan O'Sullivan. The talks focused on the political situation in Iraq, a statement issued by Maliki's office said.

In his statement, Maliki urged parliament to cancel summer recess, or cut it down to two weeks instead of one month (August) to help the government solve pending issues.

It was hoped that the proposition to cut the recess to two weeks would give parliament time to vote on a number of major draft laws, including a new national oil law and another introducing constitutional amendments, the statement said.

For his part, Crocker said that the US administration was supportive of the political process in Iraq and keen on pushing it forward.
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1829257&Language=en

Where did anyone see anything negitive about this ???....sounds very positive to me .....I think we will see the Oil Law passed very soon !!


:happy64:

[Stout Hearted Man]

Where did anyone see anything negitive about this ???....sounds very positive to me .....

I think we will see the Oil Law passed very soon !! :happy64:


I hope so, they've been collectively dragging their feet and holding out false promises for so long their credibility is VERY WEAK! :no:

[redvette]

Looking at their track record I guess all we can do is HOPE.:( We have seen a lot of articles and the bench marks are never met. BUt I do agree withe O.S. it is time and things do look good!! SO I do hope it does pan out before next month!!:D